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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Trying to buy a car online, got some pics of the oil

I got these pics from the inspector (1000 miles away). Does this oil color say anything? is the oil change way long over due? is it a sign to skip this car?
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Thread of the year. Oil is fine....OCD much?
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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HA. OK thanks. its been 12years since my last turbo awd(A4).
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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quality and quantity of fluids is a good way to determine how well a owner takes care of their car, however this one doesn't look to bad.
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why not post the other pictures, I can bet we can spot something before a generic mechanic does
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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I used the inspectmyride.com service and he took pictures, mostly just the scratches and dings and mods. It's a 2006 RS but it has the 2003 wheels so maybe I can have the price lowered a bit more.

man, these cars all seem to price WAY over what edmunds.com TMV says

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